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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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