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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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