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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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