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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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