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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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