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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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