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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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