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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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