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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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