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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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