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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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