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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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