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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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