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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with 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 participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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