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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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