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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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