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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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