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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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