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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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