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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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