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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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