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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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