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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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