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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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