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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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