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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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