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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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