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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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