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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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