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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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