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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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