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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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