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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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