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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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