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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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