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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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