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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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