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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. 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 courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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