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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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