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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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