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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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