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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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