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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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