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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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