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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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