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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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