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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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