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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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