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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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