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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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