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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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