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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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