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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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