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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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