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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive 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 intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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