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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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