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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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