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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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