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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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