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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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