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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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