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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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