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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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