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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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