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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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