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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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