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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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