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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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