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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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