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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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