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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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