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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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