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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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