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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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