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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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