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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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