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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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