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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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