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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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