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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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