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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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