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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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