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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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