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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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