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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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