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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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