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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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