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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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