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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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