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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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