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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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