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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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