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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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