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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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