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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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