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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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