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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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