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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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