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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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