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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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