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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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