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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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