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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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