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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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