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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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