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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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