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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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