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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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