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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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