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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal 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 we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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