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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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