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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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