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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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