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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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