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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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