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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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