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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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