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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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