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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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