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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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