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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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