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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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