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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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