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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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