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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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