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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning 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 we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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