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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education