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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations 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 massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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