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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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