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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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