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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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