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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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