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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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