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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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