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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving 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 assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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