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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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