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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure 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 massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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