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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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