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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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