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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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