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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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