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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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