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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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