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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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