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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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