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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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