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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)