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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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