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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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