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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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