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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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