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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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