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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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