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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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