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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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