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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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