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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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