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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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