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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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