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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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