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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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