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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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