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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education