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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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