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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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