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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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