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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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