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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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