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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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