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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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