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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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