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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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