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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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