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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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