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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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