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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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