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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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