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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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