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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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