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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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