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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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