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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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