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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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