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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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