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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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