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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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