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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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