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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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