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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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