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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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