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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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