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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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