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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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