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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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