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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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