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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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