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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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