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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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