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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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