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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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