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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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