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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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