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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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