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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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