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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle 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 learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major 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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