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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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