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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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