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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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