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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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