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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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