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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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