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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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