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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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