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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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