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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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