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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business 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 organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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