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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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