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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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