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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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