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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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