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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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