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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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