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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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