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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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