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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? 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 manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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