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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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