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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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