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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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