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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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