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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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