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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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