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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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