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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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