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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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