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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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