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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major 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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