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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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