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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education