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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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