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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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