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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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