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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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