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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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