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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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