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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the 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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