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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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