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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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