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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources