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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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