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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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