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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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