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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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