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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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