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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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