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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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