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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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