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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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