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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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