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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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