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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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