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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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