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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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