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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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