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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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