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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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