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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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