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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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