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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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