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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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