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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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