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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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