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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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