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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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