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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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