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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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