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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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