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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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