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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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