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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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