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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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