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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate 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 blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data 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 issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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