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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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