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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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