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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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