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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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