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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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