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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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