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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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