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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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