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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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