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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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