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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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