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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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