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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores 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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