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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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