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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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