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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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