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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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