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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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