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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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