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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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