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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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