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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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