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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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