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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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