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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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