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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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