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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources