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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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