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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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