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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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