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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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