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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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