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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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