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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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