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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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