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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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