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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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