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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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