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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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