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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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