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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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