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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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