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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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