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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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