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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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