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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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