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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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