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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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