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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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