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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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