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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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