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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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