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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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