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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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