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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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