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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners 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 several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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