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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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