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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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