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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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