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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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