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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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