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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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