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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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