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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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