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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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