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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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