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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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