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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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