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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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