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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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