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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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