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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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