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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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