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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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