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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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