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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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