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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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