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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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