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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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