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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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