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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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