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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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