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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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