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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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