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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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