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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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