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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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