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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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