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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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