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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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