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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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