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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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