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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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