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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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