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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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