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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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