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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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