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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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