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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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