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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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