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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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