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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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