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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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