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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. 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. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because 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 institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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