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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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