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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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