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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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