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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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