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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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