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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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