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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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