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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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