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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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