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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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