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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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