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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important 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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