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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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