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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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