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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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