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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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