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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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