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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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