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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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