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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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