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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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