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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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