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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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