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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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