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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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