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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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