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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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