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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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