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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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