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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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