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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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