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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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