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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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