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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free 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 several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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