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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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