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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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