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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education 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 stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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