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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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