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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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