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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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