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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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