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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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