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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores 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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