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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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