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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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