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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured 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 massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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