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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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