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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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