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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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