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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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