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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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