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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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