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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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