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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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