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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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