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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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