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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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