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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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