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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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