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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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