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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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