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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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