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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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