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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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