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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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