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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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