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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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