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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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