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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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