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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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