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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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