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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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