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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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