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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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