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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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