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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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