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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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