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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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