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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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