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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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