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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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