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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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