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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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