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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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