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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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