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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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