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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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