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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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