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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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