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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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