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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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