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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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