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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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