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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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