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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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