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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important 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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