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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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