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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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