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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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