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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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