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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information 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 issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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