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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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