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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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