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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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