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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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