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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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