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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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