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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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