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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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