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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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