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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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