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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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