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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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