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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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