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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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