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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources