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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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