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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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