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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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