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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers 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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