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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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