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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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