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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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