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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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