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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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