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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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