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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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